SOMEONE decided to sign up for a triathlon happening in a few months…. no, it was not me! It was my husband! I decided to sit this one out and cheer him on. I am, however, training with him. That counts as something right? We have been really good about so far, but it is still early. This morning we woke up at 6am to go swimming before the work day started, and it wasn’t as bad as I imagined it to be! I actually felt really productive and ready to face the day afterwards. If only I could get into a routine of working out early in the morning. It is easier this time of year because the days are long. I just love how much light we have this time of year! Our workouts have been alternating between running, biking, swimming, and home weight training (this is actually the worse one for me – oucchh!). I find that the more I workout, the more my body craves it. I have actually been feeling bad if I don’tworkout for more than 2 days.

Along with the training, I have been thinking of post-workout meals and drinks. My new favorite right now is this peanut butter banana smoothie, which tastes like a milkshake so even though it is packed with protein it is almost like having dessert after working out! I wanted to add coffee to it (did I tell you coffee and peanut butter is my new favorite combo these days? OMG … so good), but I decided to be good since I am trying to cut back the coffee. If you try it, let me know how you like it!

Dude! We make almost the same thing only if you use frozen bananas and skip the ice cubes it’s sooooo dang creamy! And we throw in Greek yogurt too and sometimes a couple frozen berries or mango for sweetness without needing honey. Yummm

I’m feeling tired just reading about all that training. I used to do weight training though – those pump classes they have at the gym and yes, I understand what you’re saying because I used to find them very addictive and I’d really be distraught if I had to miss a couple of classes. xx

YUM! Looks delicious…and gives me just enough motivation to work out so that I can come home and enjoy this smoothie! 😉

I just found your blog via pinterest, and as a fellow bay area blogger, I was drawn in initially by your title…and then spent 30 minutes drooling over your photos…so much for a productive morning at work! It’s official, I’m a big fan!

This smoothie was delicious!! I added 1/4 cup of oatmeal, a drizzle of chocolate syrup and a little more peanut butter than suggested. The consistency was so good- smooth and creamy. Great for after a run!